How Louis XIV Became My Loyal Travel Companion and a Pillar of My Love for France
I have been cultivating my love for France, the French language, and French culture for the better part of a decade. Throughout my Francophile journey, one historical figure has become a recurring theme: King Louis XIV. Though I certainly don’t…
Is Home Where the Heart Is? Expats Reflect Through Photography
As Americans living abroad, defining “home” is complicated. In everyday conversation, we use “home” to refer to our apartment here in Reims, but “home” has also been in Troyes during our time with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF),…
Why TAPIF Is About More Than Just Teaching English
The Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) gives American and Canadian participants the amazing opportunity to teach English in French schools for an academic year. Maria and I were TAPIFers during the 2019-2020 school year, and our experience made it…
How to Find Things to Do on Your Next Vacation in France
As Americans living in France, Maria and I have had the opportunity to explore many corners of this beautiful country – including cities like Paris, Troyes, Clermont-Ferrand, Caen, Marseille, Reims, and Nancy. However, planning your perfect French vacation isn’t as…
Ten Essential Items You Need to Live Like the French
When in France, do as the French do! Life in France is beautiful, unique, and best enjoyed with the proper materials. Whether you’re moving to France or you’re just trying to add a bit of French culture into your life,…
How COVID-19 Shifted Our Perspective as Americans in France
COVID-19 is a thief. Countless people have lost their lives, their loved ones, and their jobs to the pandemic. Celebrations that bring people together like graduations, weddings, and festivals have been cancelled. Schools, museums, movie theaters, restaurants, and even borders…
